Disney making room for Marvel-themed land at California Adventure. Read what is going away in exchange

Get ready for some Marvel-themed lands coming to three Disney parks in 2020
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A new superhero-themed land will begin recruiting guests in 2020 at Disneyland Resort, with even more new experiences to follow. The Guardians of the Galaxy will be joined by Spider-Man and the Avengers in what will become a completely immersive superhero universe at Disney California Adventure park.(Photo: Disney/Marvel rendering)

Avengers and other Marvel superheroes will soon have a home at California Adventure in Anaheim – one of three Disney theme parks slated for new lands where guests can become part of a universe filled with epic adventures.

“We are excited to take the next step by immersing our guests in this ever-expanding universe – and this is only the beginning,” Chapek said Tuesday when announcing plans for new Marvel-themed experiences at Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland and Anaheim.

At Disney California Adventure Park, a new themed land is planned which will be anchored by Guardians of the Galaxy – the thrill ride that once was Hollywood Tower of Terror – which officials say has become the highest-rated attraction at Disneyland Resort since it opened in 2017.

A new Marvel-themed land is planned at Disney California Adventure theme park in Anaheim, centered around the Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission: Breakout! ride which opened in 2017.(Photo: Rob Sparacio, Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)

The land will go in the space adjacent to Guardians of the Galaxy, currently occupied by “a bug’s land.” “It's Tough to Be a Bug” 3-D show closed March 19 and the rest of the land will close in late summer, Erin Glover, editorial content director for Disneyland Resort, wrote in a blog.

Guardians of the Galaxy will be joined by Spider-Man and the Avengers in what will become a completely immersive superhero universe, starting in 2020.

The Marvel experience is a continuation of changes made to California Adventure since Cars Land, which opened in 2012 as part of an extensive, $1 billion park makeover that also included a new entrance and “main street” area.

Pixar Pier – formerly Paradise Pier – is slated to open this summer with a new Incredicoaster roller-coaster ride inspired by “The Incredibles,” four new whimsical neighborhoods, entertainment, themed food and beverage and merchandise all along the southern short of Paradise Bay.

“Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” will celebrate Pixar stories through the decades as it lights up the sky over Disneyland Park.(Photo: Joshua Sudock, Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)

It all kicks off with the inaugural Pixar Fest, starting April 13 featuring Pixar stories and characters, two new parades and “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” fireworks show at Disneyland.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is slated to open in Disneyland in 2019 – the park’s first new “land” in decades.

Discounted admission rates of up to 25 percent savings are offered to Southern California residents through May 21. Park guests 10 and older can get two-day tickets for $159 or two-day Park Hoppers for $204. Three-day tickets are $199 each and Park Hoppers are $244.

Passes expire on May 24. They can be purchased online at Disneyland.com/SoCal or at Disneyland ticket booths. The discount is available to California residents in ZIP codes 90000-93599 and Northern Baja California residents within ZIP codes 21000-22999. Proof of residency is required.